Top Places for Art and Cultural Activities in Cordoba
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Casa De Sefarad
(368 Votes)A small museum showcasing in depth the lives and times of the Sephardic Jews, Casa de Sefarad makes for an extremely informative and interesting visit. There are five themed rooms in the 14th century house that show Sephardic domestic life, music, festivities and women intellectuals who were poets, singers and thinkers. The collection of contemporary paintings is notable. A must visit if you wa...Read more -
San Nicolas De Villa
(26 Votes)The Church of San Nicolas de la Villa was constructed over an old mosque in 1236 by King Fernando III after his conquest of the city. The church has a notable bell tower with Mudejar style architecture and was constructed at the end of the 15th century by Gonzalo Rodríguez. The style of the church is Gothic-Mudejar and has three naves. The naves are decorated by interesting painting...Read more -
Capilla Mudejar De San Bartolome
(145 Votes)This Chapel for San Bartolome is a gothic building with Moorish decor, a spectacular mix of Muslim and Christian art. It was built during the 14th century and still remains a marvellous example of Mudéjar architecture. The ribbed dome ceilings and the tiled pedestal stand out in this historical monument. -
Sala El Potro
(121 Votes)Francisco Fernandez , a professional photographer opened Sala El Potro, a quaint, unique gallery full of outstanding works of art. The idea behind Sala El Potro is to function as a platform for both emerging and established artists, as well as bring beautiful artworks into the living rooms of the wider public. Idyllically situated in Plaza del Potro, Sala El Potro exhibits original ...Read more -
Iglesia De San Pablo
Calle Capitulares, S/NChurch -
Calleja De Las Flores
One of the most picturesque streets in Cordoba, prepare to be serenaded on this typical Andalusian alley with whitewashed walls and colourful blooms. No traffic is allowed in the lane and this makes it easy to stroll around. With postcard perfect views of the Mezquita bell tower, this narrow alley is easily one of the most beautiful streets in the world. The quintessential patios that are typic...Read more -
San Miguel Church
Situated in the eponymous quarter, San Miguel church is close to the city centre. The church is more than 700 years old; it was built by Ferdinand 3 after he conquered Cordoba. He constructed the church on the site of a mosque. The only remain of the mosque is a horseshoe arch which today is used as side entrance. The church of San Miguel is a medieval Gothic building with Baroque additio...Read more -
Posada Del Potro
Cervantes immortalized this inn in Don Quixote and for good measure, this beautiful ancient building is typically Spanish yet stands out amongst all the other patio-esque houses. Declared a heritage building, the structure is pretty much as it was in the 15th Century with the central courtyards, banisters and wooden roof. An audio-visual presentation about Flamenco greets you as you enter the a...Read more